key title:International business review journal
abbreviated key title:Int. bus. rev. j.
Editor-in-Chief: Stephen Harrison Ph.D.
Download PDF Abstract: OLUSEYE OLADELE OLUROTIMI This study assessed Enterprise Support Organisations’ (ESOs) impact on Nigerian MSMEs, aiming to identify their roles, evaluate intervention contributions to growth and survival, examine access barriers, and propose policy recommendations. Utilizing a quantitative multiple case study design, data was analyzed from 371 valid responses by supported MSME owners and…
Download PDF Abstract: This dissertation examines service priorities, reported experiences, and attitudes toward business practices in US Christian churches, though national representativeness remains unverified. Literature on service-management, hospitality, and nonprofits offers contextual comparisons rather than objective sector benchmarks. Author: Helgard Terblanche
Download PDF Abstract: This study examines trust as a dual cognitive-affective construct in CAM integration. It identifies key drivers of patient engagement, such as conventional healthcare dissatisfaction and desires for holistic care. Trust grows through good communication, transparency, and professional conduct, while inconsistent standards and poor regulation weaken it. Ultimately, trust forms the foundation of…
Download PDF Abstract: Cambodia’s digital media sector is rapidly evolving alongside internet and e-commerce growth. This shifting landscape presents strategic challenges for local enterprises facing technological disruption, skill gaps, and global competition. Drawing on BizKhmer Digital Media’s experience (2020–2025), this study examines how transformational leadership drives strategic innovation and adaptability in Cambodia’s emerging digital industry.Rooted…
Download PDF ABSTRACT: This comprehensive capstone presentation meticulously outlines an academically rigorous and thoroughly researched business proposal that directly addresses a complex structural organisational problem within the modern corporate landscape: precisely how contemporary finance organisations can successfully sustain entirely legitimate, deeply accountable, and transparent decision-making processes when artificial intelligence evolves into a permanent, highly influential…
Download pdf Abstract: Kenya’s aviation sector is growing, yet lacks research on how User-Centered Design (UCD), Lean Thinking, and Aviation Standards impact project sustainability. This study investigates these factors using a mixed-methods cross-sectional survey of 248 respondents across 46 projects from key institutions like KAA, KCAA, and Kenya Airways. Findings show UCD significantly boosts sustainability…
Download PDF Abstract: Water infrastructure drives sustainable development and climate resilience. Despite diverse financing, many Kenyan projects face delays, stalls, and cost overruns. While past research focuses on financing and management, governance quality remains understudied. This study examines governance and climate-resilient water infrastructure in Kenya. Author: Erick Gesure
Download pdf Abstract Mergers and acquisitions drive growth and market expansion. Yet, despite clear frameworks and playbooks, many organizations struggle to consistently realize acquisition value. This challenge notably affects serial acquirers, where repeated deals should theoretically improve integration performance. In practice, however, experience does not automatically translate into capability. Author: AMANDA DAVID
Download PDF Abstract: This research explores low healthy meal consumption in UK secondary schools from behavioural, organisational, and managerial perspectives. Despite School Food Standards and public health measures, many students still choose unhealthy options, threatening health, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Current strategies rely solely on education and behavioural changes, overlooking the crucial organisational and managerial…
Download pdf Abstract: Tech Empires and the New World Order This dissertation examines how multinational tech firms emerge as quasi-sovereign authorities in global governance. Moving beyond traditional explanations, the study investigates how these firms exercise sovereign-like power without formal statehood or territorial jurisdiction. Author: Bella Barda Bareket